As a child, Kem said he remembers feeling worthless, lonely and out of place. His mother abused alcohol and he describes his father as a “tyrant.” He discovered drinking in his teens, and he did not ...

KEM hadn’t come through Milwaukee in eight years. Ledisi had only played in town once before over a 23-year career. They sure made it up to Milwaukee fans Saturday, teaming up for the “Soul II Soul” ...

Kem is stepping into a new future by turning back to his roots. The Detroit R&B star has parted ways with Motown Records, his label home for more than two decades, resuming the do-it-yourself approach ...

KEM, Ledisi and Musiq Soulchild come to Orlando April 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 28. Credit: Photo via KEM / Official Facebook R&B icons KEM and Ledisi, along with special guest Musiq ...

There’s a spot on the Detroit riverfront, just behind the city’s main post office, where Kem experienced his life’s lowest moment and, in a certain regard, one of his highest. These days, the singer ...

The Love Always Wins artist is expecting his eighth child, welcoming another baby with his wife, Erica Owens, the couple shared exclusively with People. The new arrival will be their fifth child ...

KEM is back with an emotional song for the love of his life, and it's iHeartRadio's latest World Premiere. On Friday, August 22, the seasoned R&B singer released his brand-new single "Rock With Me." ...

Before becoming an international R&B star, Kem experienced homelessness and struggled with addiction in Detroit, where he grew up. He says he doesn’t regret that period of his life because, now, on ...

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